Most brokerages (and brokers too for that matter), have little familiarity with traditional boats of either gaff or bermudan rig (marconi), and therefore do their best to either steer clear of them entirely, or represent them poorly. Remember, European and American classics of every type from catboats to schooners, and even Baltic traders are our speciality! We make it a point to research each and every listing to find out as much as we possibly can, and have that information available to you, the customer.

While unusual yachts represent a splendid niche for us, we also realise that most people are looking for more standard types of yachts, such as sportfisherman, trawlers, and motoryachts, and so do our best to maintain a selection of these as well. Finally, because we spend a lot of time wandering around the lesser-known boatyards in search of classic and custom yachts, we often come across boats that are either about to come on to the market, or COULD be for sale if the price was right. For this reason, if you are looking for a particular yacht, please feel free to give us a call. WE LIKE TO DO YACHT SEARCHES!

Topsail Yachts is centered and headquartered in the sailing and boat-building capital of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and offers superlative levels of service and sales expertise including financing, insurance, moorage and equipment to fit your cruising, racing, power and sail brokerage needs. You may see us in the future on our corporate yacht 'Veteran' (see photo above), which we intend to use as a mobile office at boatshows and remote locations. Keep an eye out, and feel free to knock on the hull and say hello!

Have a look at our current listings, and check back frequently! If you don't see the boat you are looking for, please send us an email and we will scour the market to find you the right boat at the right price for you.

Best Regards,
Eric Husher CEO Topsail Yachts

Featured Boat 60' Walsted Classic Custom Sloop 1962 €160,000 Where to begin with 'Ibis?' A classic custom Walsted sloop, 'Ibis' was built of the finest materials in one of the finest boatyards in Europe, and still turns heads everywhere she goes! With a salon in book-matched French walnut, aft cabins in book-matched Canadian tiger-striped maple, and forward cabin in Honduras mahogany, the interior of 'Ibis' shows refined yachting elegance in every feature, and from every angle. This custom design is by Walsted's in-house naval architect, Baron Wedell-Wedellsborg, and features a remarkably intuitive layout that is perfect for luxurious private cruising, charter operations, and liveaboard ease and comfort. The airy, yet enclosed helm position with hardtop and roller furling for all sails makes 'Ibis' easy for short-handed sailing with all the amenities. At the same time, the cockpit/deck lounge area aft ensures that guests/passengers have perfect visibility without interfering with sailing operations. In fact, by using the autopilot, 'Ibis' is easily single-handed, which is an unusual commodity in a sailing yacht of this size! And finally, make no mistake about the sailing performance of 'Ibis' either; at the 1999 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, 'Ibis' took 1st in class, 2nd overall, and was voted all-around best charter yacht! Currently in excellent condition and awaiting your inspection, please have a look at the photos and full specifications for full information about this stunning yacht! UPDATE 02/11/08: TRULY SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION FROM 300K EUROS, THIS BOAT MUST GO!! UPDATE 05/12/08: New Facnor SD 290 jib roller-furling system installed, plus a new jib and roller-fulring mainsail on order with JSI in Florida (should be aboard by the end on May '08)!!

Topsail Yachts

The Hummocks 35 North Water Street Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA

Toll-free 877-369-3584 Tel 401-683-2334/401-714-7912 Fax 401-683-2334 Email Us Eric Husher, OGA

http://www.yachtworld.com/aib

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